Autumn 2013: New projects, new developments

Abstract

This report summarizes the outcomes of the 2013 AESOP Council of Representatives and General Assembly held during the AESOP–ACSP Joint Congress at University College Dublin. Key topics discussed included the growth and structure of future AESOP congresses, deepening collaboration with European institutions (ESPON, URBACT, DG Regio), and the launch of strategic initiatives such as the AESOP Digital Platform (InPlanning), the Sense of History project, and the AESOP & YA Booklet Series. The Council elected Francesco Lo Piccolo as future AESOP President and re-elected Thomas Matta as Treasurer. The success and continuation of the Lecture Series were emphasized. Awards for academic excellence were presented, and AESOP’s commitment to inclusive, critical, and European-centered planning dialogue was reaffirmed. The article also highlights the outcomes and reflections on the 2013 Dublin Congress, which gathered nearly 1,200 participants.